Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead ERP implementation and finance transformation within an established construction group. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in strengthening financial operations, project accounting, reporting and internal controls while driving the successful implementation of a new ERP system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end ERP implementation and rollout across the Group, including requirements gathering, process design, system configuration, data migration, UAT, user training, go-live and post-implementation support.
- Oversee construction and project accounting, including project costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP), cost-to-complete, revenue recognition, subcontractor accounting, variations, claims and project profitability.
- Manage financial accounting and reporting, including full sets of accounts, month-end closing, group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and management reporting.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, monitoring project costs, financial performance, working capital and potential cost overruns.
- Strengthen finance processes, internal controls and ERP workflows, working closely with the CFO, project teams, operational stakeholders and system vendors to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and automation.
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with a professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably with substantial exposure to the construction, engineering or property development industry.
- Strong hands-on experience in construction/project accounting, including WIP, project costing, cost-to-complete, subcontractor accounting and revenue recognition under SFRS(I) 15.
- Proven ERP/accounting system implementation experience, preferably having completed at least one full implementation from requirements gathering to go-live. Experience with Sage 300 ACCPAC, Globe3 or Synergix is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, Singapore accounting standards, GST and internal controls, with excellent analytical, project management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Working location: North
- Five and a half day work week, alternate